The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 2.8 inches longer and 0.8 inches wider.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
169.7 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.15 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
158 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.75 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
36 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
526 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft